Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Six

Acrylic on heavyweight fine art paper, 2.5 x 3.5 in.
Watermark not present on original artwork, $42.

Six, 6, sixth. Read it aloud again. What comes to mind? The abominable phrase of all things evil.

I pity the number. Is it it's fault to be what it is, to represent the 'otherwise' of good? Or was it a scarlet given by a lonesome, hopeless fellow long time ago. If it only has it's own voice, will it protest the label we put on it? Will it say, 'Give me a chance'.

Chance. Today, I'm doing that. It's time to give 'it' the chance. This isn't just a word play on positive adjectives. This is 'it'. It wasn't at all difficult to ponder on the beautiful sides.

The number '6' is a symbol of fertility, of that amazing gift to produce life. I looked like that when I was pregnant. Tall, skinny with a big 'bloop' (as my husband fondly called my belly) in the middle. I find women sexiest when they're pregnant. I admire those who wish to be one and constantly pray for those who has not been blessed.

I miss those times when I can't bend or see my toes anymore. My husband has this funny picture of me attempting to cut my toenails during my last trimester. I mustered all my yoga moves that time but to no avail. The beauty of being in the 'sixth' figure - you get to be pampered with so much love. And have someone else cut your toenails.

Six. If you're in that 'sixth' stage in life where everything seems to fall out of place, disillusioned, alone, feeling ugly and labeled inconspicuously, give yourself a 'chance'.

Look in the mirror and focus on every curve in your body, mind and soul that is beautiful. Be thankful for who you are. You are an amazing creation. Believe it, live it.

6 comments:

capitolagirl said...

Cute post, and stay on your toes :-)

Whitney said...

You are right...pregnant is sexy, and i miss being pregnant!

renee anne said...

lovely paintings! and lovely ideas for a series! :P

Precious Quilts said...

Your artwork is beautiful! Yes, we could trade skills!!!!!

Mercer's Daughter said...

Wow, I just love your blog and encouraging words. I'm so glad I found you via art4friend's blog. Your artwork is absolutely lovely.
Victoria

renee anne said...

oh, thank you so much for your kind words! really that made be so happy! :D

and how sweet and romantic! im glad the country had that effect on you :P


keep up the beautiful paintings!
xx